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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.63, 717.15 and 323.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.63, 717.15 and 323.16 is: 446.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.63 : 717.15 = 323.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.63/717.15 = 323.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.63x = 717.15 × 323.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.63x = 231,754.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,754.19/519.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.00

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